Senior Language Specialist Lazio

Senior Language Specialist
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Purpose RWS Italy is currently looking for 1 full-time native Italian Senior Language Specialist to add to its in-house IT team for Eng>Ita projects.

Full-time one-year contract.

Job Overview Key Responsibilities Provides high quality and accurate translations and linguistic services on large and complex projects and accounts.

Frequently reviews, edits and/or proofs the work done by other Language Specialists.

Performs the function of lead Language Specialist (planning and managing the work of in-house and freelance translators, quality assurance (QA), and providing linguistic support to the project manager) to ensure high levels of client satisfaction on large and complex projects.

Delivers Quality, Value, Results – Applies advanced functional and domain skills in establishing and maintaining high standards of linguistic and organizational effectiveness.

As a lead Language Specialist, proactively manages the workload/scheduling of project Language Specialists, addresses issues, and works closely with the project manager to ensure the highest quality project deliverables.

Relationship Building – Collaborates within the translation function and with other organizations to enhance language services and contribute to overall organizational goals.

Develops positive customer relationships by fully understanding the customer's requirements, being responsive to changes, and demonstrating a sense of urgency.

Team Leading – May perform various people management responsibilities.

The specific responsibilities and the time allocated to each are determined on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

Typically, the more senior the role, the greater amount of people management responsibilities and allocated time.

Skills & Experience Education : University degree in Translation or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience : Typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years related experience in the localization sector Main working language : English (a second language would be preferable too) Technical competence : Independent Trados Studio user Attention to Quality and Detail Follows processes, placing a priority on how things are done Critical thinkers who learn and adapt to the acquisition of new knowledge with ease Past or current experience as Project Manager in LSP or agencies are relevant Written Communication : expresses ideas clearly in email, reports, letters and other documents Translation competence: ability to translate different types of content to render the target language content in accordance with the quality standard required Linguistic and textual competence in the source language and the target language : ability to understand the source language, fluency in the target language, and general or specialized knowledge of text-type conventions Competence in research, information acquisition, and processing Cultural competence Domain competence : ability to understand IT/mktg contents produced in the source language and to reproduce it in the target language using the appropriate style and terminology Life at RWS At RWS, we're here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible.

Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years.

As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world's top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune's 20 'Most Admired Companies' and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers.

Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America.

Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you'll love life at RWS.

Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture.

So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

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